13th Air Support Operations Squadron

13th Air Support Operations Squadron
Squadron airmen approach a helicopter for extraction following a joint exercise with the 4th Infantry Division
Active1943–1944; 1994-present
Country United States
Branch United States Air Force
RoleAir Support Operations (to 4th Infantry Division
Part ofAir Combat Command
Garrison/HQFort Carson, Colorado
Motto(s)On Time On Target
EngagementsIraq War[1]
DecorationsAir Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award[1]
Insignia
13th Air Support Operations Squadron emblem (approved 29 May 1996)[1]

The United States Air Force's 13th Air Support Operations Squadron is a combat support unit located at Fort Carson, Colorado. The squadron provides tactical command and control of close air support assets to US Army ground commanders of the 4th Infantry Division during combat operations.

  1. ^ a b c Dollman, TSG David (27 March 2018). "Factsheet 13 Air Support Operations Squadron (ACC)". Air Force Historical Research Agency. Retrieved 28 May 2018.